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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,245.76, 45,377.85 and 15,465.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,245.76, 45,377.85 and 15,465.04 is: 23,202.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,245.76 : 45,377.85 = 15,465.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,245.76/45,377.85 = 15,465.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,245.76x = 45,377.85 × 15,465.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,245.76x = 701,770,265.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,770,265.36/30,245.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,202.27

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